This is very sad to hear... Pua was a fighter until the end though, and I know you did everything you could to keep her happy and healthy. 12 years old is impressive, especially for a pet tamandua, and you and her showed the world what an amazing bond you had. Thank you for doing so; Pua shall be fo...

Personally, I would not recommend declawing a bobcat. Besides from the negative effects on the animals health from doing so, anybody who meets your animal will subscribe to the "Oh yeah, exotic pet owners declaw/defang their animals to make them safe" mindset. From my point of view, I woul...

I saw an ad for caracal kittens on Exotic Animals For Sale. The breeder linked their website: http://www.exoticcubs.com/ It seems they breed (or can broker you) a variety of rare exotic felines, including cheetahs, although they don't get them often. This was automatically a red flag to me, since I'...

NC has pretty good laws, although all native wildlife (red foxes, skunks, raccoons, etc) are illegal to have without a USDA license. All cervids are also illegal to own here. Other than that, it depends on the county and city.

I’d definitely not recommend any eagle owl for beginners. They’re extremely powerful birds. Their talons are capable of wrapping around your skull and they exert enough pressure per square inch while squeezing to crush it. Many falconers have had their shoulders or arms shattered by handling these b...

If you’re interested in pet owls, one of the best species to start with is the white faced owl. They are small and docile although can be flighty and hard to get to sit still on the glove. Since they’re not native to the US they’re perfectly legal unless your state says otherwise. In fact, I know a ...